Saudi FinTech sector records $347m in new investment over last 12 months
A recent report by FinTech Saudi has found how Saudi Arabia’s FinTech market has seen a 37% hike in new companies with investment exceeding SAR$1.3bn ($347m).
Sustainable banker Ando pulls in $6m seed financing
Sustainable banking service Ando has raised $6m from a seed funding round led by TTV Capital.
Nigeria-based Brass collects $1.7m in funding
Nigeria-based Brass, which provides businesses with banking tools that meet their needs, has reportedly collected $1.7m in funding.
What will the European payments industry look like in 2030?
A recent study by card issuing platform Marqeta has examined the potential roadblocks and innovations that may arise over the next decade in the payments industry.
Helping customers invest in business – SMBX scores $11m seed round
SMBX, a marketplace for retail investors to invest into small businesses, has raised $11.5m in a seed round
Fintech Galaxy continues financial inclusion goal with seed round close
UAE-based open innovation platform Fintech Galaxy has collected $2m in its seed round to support its goal of boosting financial inclusion in the Middle East and North Africa.
Asian market consolidation on the mind of XanPool as it nets $27m Series A
Payment infrastructure builder XanPool has raised $27m from a Series A funding round led by Valar Ventures.
CRED continues strong year of funding with $251m Series E
Indian credit card bill payment app Cred has netted $251m from a Series E funding round led by Tiger Global and Falcon Edge Capital.
Are Baby Boomers the ideal FinTech customers?
A recent study by payments-as-a-service platform Modulr has found 65% of over 65s are open to using new financial services or payment methods for convenience.
Enjoying retirement longer – dacadoo team up with Autumn to improve wellbeing
Singapore-based financial wellness app Autumn has formed a partnership with dacadoo to enhance its mental and physical wellbeing of users.